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8. Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits



There is constant talk that “Social Security is changing”, but what does that really mean? How can you ensure that you are getting the most from your Social Security benefits?

In this episode, Scott Leonardi dives into what you should be doing now to maximize your Social Security benefit. Scott helps educate you about what happens to your Social Security when you start taking it at varying ages, and how to determine what the best plan is for you.

Scott discusses:

  • Why you can’t rely solely on Social Security in retirement
  • Taxes involved with Social Security
  • The importance of planning for survivor income
  • The intricacies of claiming Social Security on your spouse, and what happens when you are divorced
  • And more

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7. Don’t Be An Ostrich!… Taxes 101



There are no loopholes when it comes to taxes. However, there are rules and regulations that you could be taking advantage of that could reduce the amount of taxes you pay.

In this episode, Scott Leonardi dives into the topic of taxes to help you become more educated about the options you have available to you. Scott discusses opportunities that exist when it comes to taxes so you don’t have to spend a nickel more than you need to.

Scott discusses:

  • The smart money list in relation to taxes
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and what could happen in 2025 if it expires
  • How you can turn taxable money into tax-free money
  • Strategies you can use to mitigate taxes on money for your beneficiaries
  • And more

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6. The ABC’s Of Annuities



The common misconceptions of annuities is that they are expensive, boring, and just something financial advisors try to sell. But is that truly the case?

In this episode, Scott Leonardi discusses the history of annuities and debunks the common misconceptions about how they work. Scott reveals the different types of annuities and how each could potentially benefit you if utilized correctly within your retirement plan.

Scott discusses:

  • The history of annuities
  • The different types of annuities
  • The importance of understanding the fees in products
  • How annuities are guaranteed
  • And more

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5. Don’t Go Broke In a Nursing Home



Let’s be honest, nursing homes can be expensive, especially when you have not taken the time to put plans into place for long-term care.

In this episode, Scott Leonardi discusses long-term care and the things that you should be considering and preparing for now, so when you need it, you are able to pay for it. 

Scott discusses:

  • Why you can’t always rely on Medicare and Medicaid
  • The dangers of relying on your spouse or children for care as you age
  • Why you need to start putting strategic plans into place for long-term care early
  • The types of care and how plans play into them
  • And more

Resources:

Scott’s Book: Don’t Go Broke in a Nursing Home

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4. Talk Life Insurance or Get a Root Canal?…Give me a mask and turn on the gas!



For many people, life insurance is a topic of conversation that they try to avoid. They would rather do just about anything than sit down and talk about the various plans that are out there and set one up.

In this episode, Scott Leonardi dives into the riveting conversation of life insurance and why you want to consider setting up a plan to protect you and your family. Scott shares some personal experiences to help you better understand what setting up the right plan for you can do!

Scott discusses:

  • The four types of life insurance policies
  • The importance of understanding how the policies are funded
  • Life insurance plans when it comes to your children
  • A concept to help you understand your life insurance statement
  • And more

Resources:

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Episode 3 – Taking a Holistic Approach to Financial Planning



Every aspect of your financial planning needs to fit together, which is why we see value in providing a holistic approach to working with clients. 

In this episode, Scott Leonardi helps you understand the truly unique approach Complete Solutions Inc. takes to helping you with your financial planning by walking you through the three step process of holistic financial planning. 

You will learn: 

  • How Complete Solutions Inc.’s planning process is unique from many other advisors  
  • The importance of uncovering the true goals of a client 
  • The process of designing a plan that is unique to each client  
  • Why communication is so important in the deploy phase of planning 
  • And more!

Tune in now to discover why taking a holistic approach has helped Complete Solutions Inc. better understand the needs of their clients, and how it could help you too! 

Resources: Scott Leonardi | Complete Solutions Inc.


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Episode 2 – What’s It Like to Work With Complete Solutions Inc.?



It can often feel that when you reach out to work with an advisor, they are going to try to sell you something. That is absolutely not the case when you pick up the phone and call Complete Solutions Inc.! 

In this episode, Scott Leonardi gives you a look at what the process to working with Complete Solutions Inc looks like. Scott walks you through the process from the first meeting to finding and creating a plan that is going to address your financial concerns.

You will learn: 

  • What to expect from your first call with Scott and the Complete Solutions team  
  • The process of setting up meetings that fits with your needs as a client  
  • How communication works between the client and Scott’s team  
  • The importance of education at Complete Solutions Inc. 
  • And more!

Tune in now to discover the unique process Scott and his team take to ensure that you are able to address all of your financial needs. 

Resources: Scott Leonardi | Complete Solutions Inc.


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Episode 1 – Welcome to The Scottie Show!



It is time to get your ducks in a row when it comes to your financial planning! 

In this inaugural episode, meet your host, Scott Leonardi, as he introduces himself and his business! Scott discusses what his team does at Complete Solutions Inc., and gives an exclusive peek into his unique approach to working with clients. Scott also allows you to get to know who he is when he is outside of the office. 

You will learn: 

  • What led Scott to pursue a career in financial services  
  • The type of clients Complete Solutions Inc. works with 
  • Who Scott is when he heads home from the office
  • What you can expect from this show in the future  
  • And more!

Tune into the very first episode of The Scottie Show, and begin learning what you can do to get your ducks in a row! 

Resources: Scott Leonardi | Complete Solutions Inc.